No conversation about the technological advancements of the last ten years could be had without including the phenomenon that is the Internet. The Internet, encompassing the World Wide Web, has reshaped the ways of communication and information sharing and plays a major role in most peoples day-to-day lives. Recently though, there have been some undesirable aspects of the Internet coming to the forefront, and these are a common concern for most users. Such issues involve connection speeds and costs, security, online content and the lack of filtering and monitoring and the use of advertising funded Internet sites and may help to explain the changes occurring in the internet environment in the last five years. Before delving into these changes, a brief look at how the Internet has developed might be beneficial. .
The Internet, although not as we know it, was first created in the early 1960's by a US Government funded initiative. The idea was to create a network that was independent and did not require the services of a central computer to control the operations of that network. In addition to this, the network had to be able to still operate, even if parts of it were destroyed. Originally the application of this network would be to transfer information quickly and securely to all parts of the network in the event of nuclear war erupting. It wasn't too long before other uses for this network became apparent, and in the early 1970's, email took its first trembling steps. Before long, companies too began to utilise the technology and within years were building their own internal networks. With such information available online it wasn't long before the emergence of the World Wide Web occurred. Two factors played a key role in this development. Hypertext and Graphic Interfaces were soon in circulation and as such, information was becoming more and more accessible and was beginning to resemble what we today know as the World Wide Web.
The Internet: A Link to the World Imagine talking about the latest elections with someone three thousand miles away without receiving a large phone bill; or sending a letter to a friend or relative and having it arrive one second later. How would it feel to know that any source of information is...
As the Internet grew quickly, changes were necessary. ... Education is becoming popular with the Internet. More than 51% of instructional rooms had Internet access in 1998, classes and seminars can be taken over the Internet. ... Tutoring over the Internet is also available (Reid 42). Business on the Internet is a growing technology. ...
The Internet is actually a worldwide network. ... Protocols and browsers make up the Internet and also have a lot to do with how the Internet works. ... The basis for the Web is the Internet. The Web is built on the Internet, and makes use of many of the mechanisms the Internet provides. ... On November 1, 1988, a malicious program called the "Internet Worm" temporarily disabled many Internet host. ...
The Internet and My future in It The internet is, quite literally, a network of networks. ... Despite the recent hype, the Internet is not a new phenomenon. ... The technology of the future is the Internet. ... I plan to be a partner for a business on the Internet. ... The Internet supports online education. ...
"The Internet" The Internet has become very important in today's society. ... The Internet is also vital to the advertisement industry. ... Many individuals are turning to the Internet these days allowing the Internet Corporation to make billions of dollars. ... However, the Internet can also be used for evil purposes. ... The internet can be useful to children. ...
THE INTERNET In the last decade the Internet has grown from a dream into the most advanced reality. ... Like anything in the world the Internet also has a few bad points, however I think that the good points of the Internet out weigh the bad ones. ... The Internet is also a wonderful tool for extensive research. ... Like anything else the Internet has it's bad points. ... Sure there are a few problems with the Internet, but the problems do not add up to services that the Internet provides. ...
THE INTERNET In the last decade the Internet has grown from a dream into the most advanced reality. ... Like anything in the world the Internet also has a few bad points, however I think that the good points of the Internet out weigh the bad ones. ... The Internet is also a wonderful tool for extensive research. ... Like anything else the Internet has it's bad points. ... Sure there are a few problems with the Internet, but the problems do not add up to services that the Internet provides. ...
The Internet The Internet is like a network of networks where any computer can link up to information stored within it. ... The Internet is a very good place to advertise companies. ... The Internet is an endless source of information. ... There are also many disadvantages of the Internet. ... The Internet is full of viruses and hackers. ...
The Internet I use the large network of computers, called the Internet, every day. ... The Internet is a fabulous information highway. ... Another great function of the Internet is Internet trading. There are a lot of Internet shops. ... I have even send flowers over the Internet! ...
Internet Addiction Research Paper Theme: Social Impact of the Internet 8 October 1997 ABSTRACT The Internet is the largest source of information in the world today. ... Is it Live, or is it Internet? Internet Addiction The Internet is the largest most versatile source of information in the world today. ... On the Internet, there is no direct communication. ... The list of Internet Addiction symptoms is long. ...
